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Thirteenth Parliament

Fifth Session (No. 072) (1755)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

THIRTEENTH PARLIAMENT – (FIFTH SESSION)

THE SENATE

ORDER PAPER

THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2026 AT 2.30 PM

PRAYER

1. Administration of Oath
2. Communication from the Chair
3. Messages
4. Petitions
5. Papers (as listed in the Appendix)
6. Notices of Motion (as listed in the Appendix)
7. Questions and Statements (as listed in the Appendix)
8. MOTION - RECONSTITUTION OF SELECT COMMITTEES OF THE

SENATE

(The Senate Majority Leader)

THAT, NOTWITHSTANDING, the resolutions of the Senate made on 12th February, 2025, 2nd December, 2025 and 17th June, 2026, on the approval of Senators to serve in various Select Committees of the Senate.

a) pursuant to Standing Orders 197, 199, 228 and the Fourth Schedule to the Standing Orders, the Senate approves the following Senators nominated by the Senate Business Committee to serve in Standing Committees of the Senate as follows –

(i) Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries

Sen. Edwin Sifuna, CBS, MP to replace Sen Beatrice Ogolla, MP.

(ii) Standing Committee on Energy

Sen. Beatrice Ogolla, MP to replace Sen. Moses Kajwang’, CBS,

MP.

(iii) Standing Committee on Health

Sen. Shakila Abdalla Mohamed, MP to replace Sen. Joseph Githuku, MP. ………../Motions

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(iv) Standing Committee on Information, Communication and Technology

Sen. Moses Kajwang’, CBS, MP and Sen. Beatrice Ogolla, MP to replace Sen. Shakila Abdalla Mohamed, MP and Sen. Hezena Lemaletian, MP.

(v) Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration

Sen. Godfrey Osotsi, CBS, MP to replace Sen. Beth Syengo, MP.

(vi) Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing

Sen. Hamida Kibwana, MP to replace Sen. Crystal Asige, MP.

(vii) Standing Committee on Trade, Industrialization and Tourism

Sen. Enoch Wambua, CBS, MP to replace Sen. Hamida Ali Kibwana, MP.

b) pursuant to Standing Orders 193, 194, 197 and 199, the Senate approves the following Senators nominated by the Senate Business Committee to serve in Select Committees of the Senate as follows –

(i) County Public Accounts Committee

Sen. Joseph Githuku, MP, and Sen. Justice (Rtd.) Stewart Madzayo, EGH, MP to replace Sen. Johnes Mwaruma, MP and Sen. Edwin Sifuna, CBS, MP.

(ii) County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee

Sen. Johnes Mwaruma, MP, and Sen. Hezena Lemaletian, MP to replace Sen. Eddy Oketch, MP and Sen. Godfrey Osotsi, CBS, MP.

9. ***THE ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY BILL (NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 61 OF 2022)

(Sen. Catherine Mumma, MP, Co-Sponsor)

(Second Reading) (Resumption of debate interrupted on Wednesday, 17th June, 2026 – Afternoon Sitting) (Division)

10. ***THE KENYA ROADS (AMENDMENT) (NO. 3) BILL (NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 34 OF 2025)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

(Second Reading) (Resumption of debate interrupted on Tuesday, 21st July, 2026) (Division) ………../Bills

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11. **THE REFERENDUM BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 3 OF 2026)

(The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights)

(Second Reading) (Resumption of debate interrupted on Thursday, 23rd July, 2026) (Division)

12. *THE MINING (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 22 OF 2025)

(Sen. Karen Nyamu, MP)

(Second Reading) (Resumption of debate interrupted on Wednesday, 29th July, 2026 – Afternoon Sitting) (Division)

13. MOTION - CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE

ON DELEGATED LEGISLATION ON ITS CONSIDERATION OF THE

TRAFFIC (SCHOOL TRANSPORT) RULES, 2026 (LEGAL NOTICE NO. 11

OF 2026; THE TRAFFIC (MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION) RULES, 2026

(LEGAL NOTICE NO. 13 OF 2026); AND THE NATIONAL TRANSPORT

AND SAFETY AUTHORITY (OPERATION OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES)

REGULATIONS, 2026 (LEGAL NOTICE NO. 14 OF 2026)

(The Chairperson, Select Committee on Delegated Legislation)

THAT, the Senate adopts the Reports of the Select Committee on Delegated Legislation on its consideration of the –

i) The Traffic (School Transport) Rules, 2026 (Legal Notice No. 11 of 2026;

ii) The Traffic (Motor Vehicle Inspection) Rules, 2026 (Legal Notice No. 13 of 2026); and

iii) The National Transport and Safety Authority (Operation of Commercial Vehicles) Regulations, 2026 (Legal Notice No. 14 of 2026);

laid on the Table of the Senate on Wednesday, 10th June, 2026; and that pursuant to Section 18 of the Statutory Instruments Act, the Senate resolves to annul the Traffic (School Transport) Rules, 2026 (Legal Notice No. 11 of 2026; the Traffic (Motor Vehicle Inspection) Rules, 2026 (Legal Notice No. 13 of 2026); and the National Transport and Safety Authority (Operation of Commercial Vehicles) Regulations, 2026 (Legal Notice No. 14 of 2026).

(Resumption of debate interrupted on Thursday, 11th June, 2026) (Division)

14. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

****THE PUBLIC FUNDRAISING APPEALS BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 36

OF 2024)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

(Resumption of debate interrupted on Tuesday, 2nd June, 2026) (Division) ………../Bills

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15. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

***THE STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 3 OF 2024)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

16. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

*THE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT DISPOSAL RECYCLING AND REUSE

BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 5 OF 2025)

(Sen. Peris Tobiko, MP)

17. ***THE PUBLIC SERVICE INTERNSHIP BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

BILLS NO. 63 OF 2022)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

(Second Reading)

18. *THE STREET NAMING AND PROPERTY ADDRESSING SYSTEM BILL

(SENATE BILLS NO. 43 OF 2024)

(Sen. Fatuma Dullo, MP)

(Second Reading)

19. *THE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 4 OF 2026)

(Sen. Karen Nyamu, MP)

(Second Reading)

20. ***THE CROPS (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 8

OF 2023)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

(Second Reading)

21. MOTION - REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON DEVOLUTION

AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS ON THE CONFERMENT OF

CITY STATUS TO THIKA MUNICIPALITY

(Chairperson, Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations)

THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations on the conferment of City status to Thika Municipality, laid on the Table of the Senate on Wednesday, 15th July, 2026 and, that pursuant to section 8 (6) of the Urban Areas and Cities Act, approves the conferment of City status to Thika Municipality.

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22. MOTION - REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON DEVOLUTION

AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS ON THE COOPERATION

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AND THE

NAIROBI CITY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

(Chairperson, Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations)

THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations on the Cooperation Agreement between the National Government and the Nairobi City County Government laid on the Table of the Senate on Wednesday, 15th July, 2026.

23. MOTION - REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON ENERGY

REGARDING

ALLEGED

IRREGULARITIES

IN

THE

PETROLEUM

PRODUCTS SUPPLY CHAIN

(The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Energy)

THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Energy regarding alleged irregularities in the petroleum products supply chain, laid on the Table of the Senate on Tuesday, 14th July, 2026.

24. MOTION - REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON ENERGY ON ITS

INQUIRY REGARDING THE HANDING OVER OF A COOKING GAS

HANDLING FACILITY, IN MOMBASA COUNTY, TO A PRIVATE FIRM

(The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Energy)

THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Energy on its inquiry regarding the handing over of a cooking gas handling facility, in Mombasa County, to a private firm, laid on the Table of the Senate on Tuesday, 14th July, 2026.

25. MOTION - PROMOTION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) AND

INNOVATION POLICY IN KENYA

(Sen. Karungo Thang’wa, MP)

THAT AWARE THAT, the Fourth Industrial Revolution is redefining economies globally through emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), blockchain, and financial technology (Fintech);

FURTHER AWARE THAT Kenya has made commendable strides in digital infrastructure and mobile innovation, positioning itself as a potential leader in Africa’s tech-driven future;

NOTING THAT in a landmark decision, the African Union Executive Council endorsed the Continental AI Strategy during its 45th Ordinary Session in Accra, Ghana, on July 18-19, 2024 to underscore Africa’s commitment to an Africa-centric, development-focused approach to AI, promoting ethical, responsible, and equitable practices; ………../Motions

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COGNIZANT THAT the Continental AI Strategy calls for unified national approaches among AU Member States to navigate the opportunities of AI- driven change, aiming to strengthen regional and global cooperation and position Africa as a leader in inclusive and responsible AI development;

APPRECIATING THAT the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy recently formulated and launched the Kenya National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy 2025-2030;

RECOGNIZING the need to align Kenya’s development with global standards in AI adoption while also safeguarding national values, inclusivity, and employment;

CONCERNED THAT the absence of a comprehensive framework may hinder innovation among local start-ups and youth-led tech enterprises and slow down Kenya’s ability to harness AI for inclusive growth;

NOW THEREFORE, the Senate resolves that the Ministry of Information, Communication and Digital Economy develops a Policy to promote Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies with particular emphasis on:

i) promoting research and development of locally relevant AI solutions;

ii) facilitating ethical guidelines to ensure responsible and beneficial application of AI;

iii) creating innovation-friendly ‘Sandboxes’ for supervised testing of AI and emerging technologies;

iv) strengthening public-private partnerships to build digital skills and innovation ecosystems; and

v) integrating AI and coding into the education curriculum to prepare the next generation for the digital economy.

26. MOTION – DELINKING JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS FROM PRIMARY

SCHOOLS

(Sen. Mwenda Gataya, MP)

THAT, AWARE that, the Ministry of Education in Kenya, introduced Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) as part of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) implementation marking a major milestone for the country’s education system, and a key opportunity to improve the quality of education available to students;

APPRECIATING THAT, the Junior Secondary Schools program play a vital role in shaping the academic trajectory of learners by providing students with a strong foundation in core subjects, helping them develop essential skills and offering them opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities promoting greater social inclusion;

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CONCERNED THAT, the integration of Junior Secondary Schools within primary school setups has posed major challenges for Junior Secondary teachers, including inadequate training on the new competency-based curriculum, limited opportunities for career advancement, conflict in leadership, decision-making and resource allocation leading to strained relationships with head teachers;

FURTHER CONCERNED THAT Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) face critical shortages in essential infrastructure such as laboratories, libraries, ICT hubs, and science equipment necessary for the implementation of the JSS curriculum, coupled with inadequate access to approved learning materials and teaching resources, resulting in inconsistencies in curriculum delivery hindering effective teaching, learning, and overall student development;

NOW THEREFORE, the Senate resolves that the Ministry of Education, the Teachers Service Commission and the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development should: -

i) Provide for an independent administrative and operational framework for Junior Secondary Schools to enhance governance, streamline management, and create a more focused learning environment for the learners;

ii) Allocate adequate funds for the construction and equipping of Junior Secondary Schools with essential facilities such as science labs, libraries and ICT rooms, and provide adequate learning materials relevant with the curriculum;

iii) Offer professional development programs for Junior Secondary School teachers to help them specialize in specific subjects to effectively implement the JSS curriculum;

iv) Develop a clear career progression framework for Junior Secondary School teachers, including opportunities for promotions and additional responsibility allowances;

v) Formulate clear policies and guidelines outlining the structure, curriculum, and management of Junior Secondary Schools; and

vi) Ensure an optimal teacher-student ratio to facilitate personalized student attention and effective learning.

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27. MOTION - THE RISING CASES OF STUDENT UNREST, ARSON AND

INSECURITY IN SCHOOLS IN KENYA

(Sen. Catherine Mumma, MP and Sen. Veronica Maina, MP)

THAT, AWARE THAT Articles 43(1)(f) and 53 of the Constitution of Kenya guarantee every child the right to education, protection, safety and welfare;

COGNIZANT THAT the Basic Education Act, 2013, the Children Act, 2022, the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Safety Standards Manual for Schools in Kenya require learning institutions to provide safe and secure environments for learners;

CONCERNED THAT Kenya continues to witness recurrent cases of student unrest, school strikes and arson attacks in schools, leading to loss of lives, destruction of property, disruption of learning and psychological trauma among learners and their families;

ACKNOWLEDGING the findings of the National Crime Research Centre (NCRC), the Auditor General’s performance audit report on Fire Safety Preparedness in Secondary Schools (2020), and the Claire Omolo Task Force Report (2016);

NOW THEREFORE, the Senate resolves that: -

1. the Ministry of Education —

(i) tables in the Senate a status report on the implementation of the various inquiries on school fires including; the Auditor General’s performance audit report on Fire Safety Preparedness in Secondary Schools (2020), the National Crime Research Centre (NCRC) (2016), the Claire Omolo Task Force Report (2016), and the Bombolulu Commission of Inquiry Report (1998);

(ii) Strengthens school infrastructure safety and emergency preparedness by conducting mandatory annual fire safety audits in all boarding schools, allocating resources for improvement of dormitories including installation of emergency exits, firefighting equipment and fire detection systems, and developing clear national evacuation and disaster response protocols;

(iii) develops with modalities of phasing out boarding schools and introducing a hybrid set-up where all schools have both day and boarding arrangements;

(iv) in collaboration with the County governments, maintain sustained intergovernmental investment in modern fire-fighting infrastructure, emergency response equipment, evacuation systems, communication systems, and capacity building for qualified fire safety, disaster management, and emergency ………../Motions

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response to ensure timely and effective response to fire accidents and emergencies within learning institutions and surrounding communities; and

2. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) enhances student discipline,

wellbeing and stakeholder engagement; and that

3. Pursuant to Standing Order 228 (4) (a), the Senate Standing

Committee on Education to inquire into the issue of school unrest and arson in schools in the country and table a Report within 90 days from the date of adoption of this Motion.

28. MOTION - STRENGTHENING DISABILITY-INCLUSIVE EDUCATION FOR

LEARNERS

WITH

ALL

FORMS

OF

DISABILITY,

INCLUDING

NEURODEVELOPMENTAL CONDITIONS AND SPECIFIC LEARNING

DISABILITIES

(Sen. Catherine Mumma, MP)

THAT, AWARE THAT Article 53(1)(b) of the Constitution guarantees every child the right to free and compulsory basic education while Articles 27, 43, 54 and 56 of the Constitution, the Persons with Disabilities Act, The Children Act and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), require the State to promote equality, dignity and access to inclusive education for persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups through appropriate legislative, policy, administrative and budgetary measures;

RECOGNIZING THAT national laws and policies, including the Basic Education Act, the Persons with Disabilities Act, the Children Act and the Competency-Based Curriculum Framework, provide for inclusive and equitable education through reasonable accommodation and appropriate support for learners with disabilities and special educational needs, including neurodevelopmental and learning disabilities, and that the Constitution assigns Early Childhood Development Education and childcare facilities to county governments while the national government oversees education policy, curriculum, standards and teacher management, thereby requiring effective intergovernmental coordination to promote disability-inclusive education;

CONCERNED THAT despite existing legal and policy frameworks, many learners with disabilities continue to face barriers in accessing quality education due to gaps in identification, assessment, specialized personnel, assistive technologies, infrastructure and support services as highlighted by the Auditor-General’s Performance Audit on education for learners with special needs (2025) which revealed deficiencies in resources and institutional capacity, leaving many learners, including those with neurodevelopmental conditions and learning disabilities, inadequately supported despite significant public investment in education;

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RECOGNIZING THAT disability-inclusive education requires sustainable financing, accountability, reliable data, evidence-based planning, intergovernmental collaboration and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in education processes;

NOW THEREFORE, THE SENATE RESOLVES THAT-

1. The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with National Treasury and

County Governments, shall within six (6) months develop and submit to Parliament a costed National Disability-Inclusive Education Implementation and Financing Framework outlining learner needs, accessibility gaps, support services, implementation timelines, accountability mechanisms and sustainable financing arrangements;

2. The Ministry of Education reviews and harmonizes existing laws,

policies on disability-inclusive education to align with the Constitution, the Competency-Based Curriculum and international obligations, ensuring adequate support for learners with all forms of disabilities;

3. The Ministry of Education establishes standardized disability data

collection and reporting systems and maintain a comprehensive database of learners requiring disability-inclusive educational support to inform planning, budgeting, monitoring and resource allocation; and

4. The Ministry of Education implements the recommendations of the

Auditor-General’s Performance Audit on education for learners with special needs (2025) and the gives an implementation status to the Senate of the provisions of Section 20 of the Persons with Disabilities Act within ninety days following approval of this Motion.

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NOTICE

The Senate resolved on 11th February, 2026 as follows: -

THAT, pursuant to Standing Order 111 (1), the Senate resolves that debate on a Motion not sponsored by the Majority or Minority Party or a Committee shall be limited in the following manner: -

A maximum of three hours with not more than twenty minutes for the Mover, twenty minutes for the Majority Party Official Responder, twenty minutes for the Minority Party Official Responder and fifteen minutes for each other Senator speaking and that fifteen minutes before the time expires, the Mover shall be called upon to reply.

KEY

****- Denotes a Majority /Minority Party Bill

***- Denotes a National Assembly Bill

**- Denotes a Committee Bill

*- Denotes any other Bill

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NOTICE OF AMENDMENTS

A. ****THE STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 3 OF 2024)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

NOTICE is given that the Senate Majority Leader intends to move the following amendments to the Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 3 of 2024), at the Committee Stage —

CLAUSE 2

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 2.

CLAUSE 3

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 3.

CLAUSE 4

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 4.

CLAUSE 5

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 5.

CLAUSE 7

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 7.

CLAUSE 8

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 8 and substituting therefor the following new clause—

8. Any statutory instrument that was in operation and that would

otherwise stand automatically revoked on any day before the commencement of this provision shall continue to operate and have effect as if the instrument had not been automatically revoked on that date.

NEW CLAUSE 5A

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 5— 5A. The principal Act is amended by repealing section 20.

……..……/Notice of Amendments

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B. *THE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT DISPOSAL, RECYCLING AND REUSE BILL

(SENATE BILLS NO. 5 OF 2025)

(Sen. Peris Tobiko, MP)

NOTICE is given that the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Information, Communication and Technology intends to move the following amendments to the Electronic Equipment Disposal, Recycling and Reuse Bill (Senate Bills No. 5 of 2025) at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 3

THAT clause 3 of the Bill be amended—

(a) by deleting paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph—

(a) provide for sustainable and environmentally compliant mechanisms for the collection, sorting, refurbishment, repair, reuse, disposal, recycling and material recovery of electrical and electronic products;

(b) in paragraph (b) by deleting the word “improve” appearing at the beginning of the paragraph and substituting therefor the word “safeguard”;

(ba) promote extended user responsibility of electrical and electronic products in counties by integrating producer responsibility to the post-consumer stage of a product’s life-cycle.

CLAUSE 4

THAT clause 4 of the Bill be amended by deleting paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— (b) zero waste principle, polluter pays principle and precautionary principle as prescribed in the Sustainable Waste Management Act.

CLAUSE 5

THAT the Bill be amended by – (a) deleting clause 5 and substituting therefor the following new clause—

………/Notice of Amendments

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Functions of the Cabinet Secretary.

5. The Cabinet Secretary shall—

(a) in consultation with county governments develop a policy and strategies on e-waste management; and (b) co-ordinate adherence to international obligations with regards to e-waste management on the recommendation of the Authority. .

CLAUSE 6

THAT clause 6 of the Bill be amended—

(a) in the marginal note by deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” and substituting therefor with the word “Authority”; (b) in the introductory clause by - (i) deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the word “The” at the beginning of the clause and substituting therefor the word “Authority”; (ii) deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the words “the foregoing the,” and substituting therefor the word “Authority.

CLAUSE 7

THAT clause 7(1) of the Bill be amended by—

(a) renumbering the provision as clause 7;

(b) deleting paragraph (i) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph—

(i) in collaboration with law enforcement agencies, enforce national and county legislation to the extent that the said legislation is enforceable in counties;

CLAUSE 8

THAT clause 8 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new subclause immediately after subclause (1)–

(1A) Producers of electrical and electronic equipment shall have primary financial and organisational responsibility for post- consumer e-waste management of their products.

………/Notice of Amendments

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CLAUSE 10

THAT clause 10 of the Bill be amended–

(a) in subclause (1) by deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the words “licence from the” and substituting therefor the word “Authority”; (b) in subclause (2) by deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the words “fees to the” and substituting therefor the word “Authority”; (c) in subclause (3) by deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the word “The” at the beginning of the subclause and substituting therefor the word “Authority”; (d) in subclause (4) by deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the word “The” at the beginning of the subclause and substituting therefor the word “Authority”; (e) in subclause (5) by – (i) deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the words “Where the” and substituting therefor the word “Authority”; and (ii) deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the words “grant an application the,” and substituting therefor the word “Authority”.

CLAUSE 12

THAT clause 12 of the Bill be amended by deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the words “decision of the” and substituting therefor the word “Authority”

CLAUSE 13

THAT clause 13 of the Bill be amended–

(a) in the introductory clause by deleting the word “Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the word “The” at the beginning of the clause and substituting therefor the word “Authority”; (b) in paragraph (a) by deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the words “imposed by the” and substituting therefor the word “Authority”; and (c) in paragraph (c) by deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the words “licence to the” and substituting therefor the word “Authority”.

CLAUSE 16

THAT clause 16 of the Bill be amended by deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclause– ………/Notice of Amendments

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(2) The Authority shall determine the acreage of the National E-Waste Recycling Plant and its buffer zone by–

(a) undertaking a technical and environmental impact assessment to determine the requisite size of the plant and the subsequent impact on the environment; and (b) adhering to the applicable land use laws.

CLAUSE 17

THAT clause 17 of the Bill be amended by deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclause–

(2) The respective county executive committee member shall determine, with the approval of the county executive, the acreage of the e-waste sorting site and its buffer zone by–

(a) undertaking a technical and environmental impact assessment to determine the requisite size of the site and the subsequent impact on the environment; and (b) adhering to the applicable county land use laws.

CLAUSE 18

THAT clause 18 of the Bill be amended by deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclause —

(2) The county executive committee member shall determine in consultation with the respective member of county assembly determine the acreage of the ward consolidation site and its buffer zone by—

CLAUSE 20

THAT clause 20 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (c) —

(ca) the import, export and trans-national transit of e-waste.

………/Notice of Amendments

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NEW CLAUSE 5A

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 5—

Functions of the Authority. 5A. (1) The Authority shall—

(a) develop strategies for proper e-waste disposal and management in the country; (b) mobilize resources for financing of the e- waste management sector; (c) develop standards and guidelines on health measures to be taken by an e-waste practitioner; (d) in consultation with all relevant stakeholders, develop e-waste disposal strategies; (e) conduct periodic reviews on the e-waste disposal strategies; (f) monitor the whole value chain of e-waste management from collection to disposal and propose measures to ensure efficiency; (g) licence national E-waste recycling plants; and (h) conduct e-waste public education and awareness. (2) In exercising the functions under subsection (1), the Authority may- (a) collaborate with local, regional and international organisations in e-waste management; and (b) participate in local, regional and global initiatives for better e-waste management.

NEW CLAUSE 19A

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 19— Exclusion of radioactive waste and nuclear waste.

Cap 243. 19A. (1) This Bill shall not apply to radioactive waste or nuclear waste arising from electrical or electronic equipment or any related activity.

(2) Radioactive waste and nuclear waste shall be managed, transported, stored, and disposed of in accordance with the provisions of the Nuclear Regulatory Act. ………/Notice of Amendments

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NEW CLAUSE 22

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 21— Amendment to Cap 387 C.

22. Section 13 of the Sustainable Waste

Management Act is amended by inserting the following new paragraphs immediately after subclause (2)—

(2A) An importer of a finished product shall pay to the Authority at the point of importation an extended producer responsibility fee as determined by the Cabinet Secretary in consultation with the Authority.

(2B) The Authority shall allocate to counties at least 25% of the prescribed fees collected under subclause (2A).

(2C) County governments receiving allocations under this section shall apply the funds solely for activities related to the environmentally sound management of electronic waste in accordance with this Act.

CLAUSE 2

THAT clause 2 of the Bill be amended— (a) in paragraph (b) of the definition of the words “e-waste practitioner” by deleting the words “the Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the words “section 10 by” and substituting therefor the words “the Authority”;

(b) by inserting the following new definitions in their proper alphabetical sequence –

“refurbishment” means the process of restoring a used or discarded electrical, electronic equipment or component to a functional condition through cleaning, repair, replacement of defective parts, testing and upgrading where necessary for the purpose of reuse;

“repair” means the process of fixing or replacing defective or worn out components of electrical or electronic equipment in order to restore the equipment to proper working condition without substantially altering its original design or functionality;

LONG TITLE

THAT the long title be amended by inserting the words “the reuse, refurbishment, repair” immediately after the words “framework for”.

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APPENDIX

1. PAPERS

i) The Twenty Third (23rd) Edition of Biannual Report on the status of alcohol and drug abuse control in Kenya by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA).

(The Senate Majority Leader)

ii) Report of the Regional Seminar: African Parliaments for Climate Action on reducing methane, promoting development, held at Emara Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya from 14th to 18th May, 2026.

(Sen. Moses Kajwang’, MP)

2. NOTICES OF MOTION

RECONSTITUTION OF SELECT COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE

(The Senate Majority Leader)

(i) Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries

Sen. Edwin Sifuna, CBS, MP to replace Sen Beatrice Ogolla, MP.

(ii) Standing Committee on Energy

Sen. Beatrice Ogolla, MP to replace Sen. Moses Kajwang’, CBS,

MP.

(iii) Standing Committee on Health

Sen. Shakila Abdalla Mohamed, MP to replace Sen. Joseph Githuku, MP.

(iv) Standing Committee on Information, Communication and Technology

Sen. Moses Kajwang’, CBS, MP and Sen. Beatrice Ogolla, MP to replace Sen. Shakila Abdalla Mohamed, MP and Sen. Hezena Lemaletian, MP.

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(v) Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration

Sen. Godfrey Osotsi, CBS, MP to replace Sen. Beth Syengo, MP.

(vi) Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing

Sen. Hamida Kibwana, MP to replace Sen. Crystal Asige, MP.

(vii) Standing Committee on Trade, Industrialization and Tourism

Sen. Enoch Wambua, CBS, MP to replace Sen. Hamida Ali Kibwana, MP.

b) pursuant to Standing Orders 193, 194, 197 and 199, the Senate approves the following Senators nominated by the Senate Business Committee to serve in Select Committees of the Senate as follows –

(i) County Public Accounts Committee

Sen. Joseph Githuku, MP, and Sen. Justice (Rtd.) Stewart Madzayo, EGH, MP to replace Sen. Johnes Mwaruma, MP and Sen. Edwin Sifuna, CBS, MP.

(ii) County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee

Sen. Johnes Mwaruma, MP, and Sen. Hezena Lemaletian, MP to replace Sen. Eddy Oketch, MP and Sen. Godfrey Osotsi, CBS, MP.

ii)

REPORT OF THE REGIONAL SEMINAR: AFRICAN PARLIAMENTS

FOR CLIMATE ACTION ON REDUCING METHANE, PROMOTING

DEVELOPMENT, HELD AT EMARA OLE SERENI HOTEL, NAIROBI,

KENYA FROM 14TH TO 18TH MAY, 2026

(Sen. Moses Kajwang’, MP)

THAT, the Senate notes the Report of the Regional Seminar: African Parliaments for Climate Action on reducing methane, promoting development, held at Emara Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya from 14th to 18th May, 2026, laid on the Table of the Senate on Thursday, 30th July, 2026.

3. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

a) Requests for Statements pursuant to Standing Order 53 (1)

i.) The Senator for Nairobi City County (Sen. Edwin Sifuna, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare regarding the welfare of workers at Hela Intimates EPZ Limited in the Kitengela-Athi River Zone.

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ii.) Nominated Senator (Sen. Essy Okenyuri Nyaituga, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee Labour and Social Welfare regarding the decentralisation of medical assessment services for Persons with Disability (PWDs).

iii.) The Senator for Machakos County (Sen. Agnes Kavindu, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare regarding irregularities identified in the payroll of the County Government of Machakos.

iv.) The Senator for Kirinyaga County (Sen. James Murango, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget regarding stalled development projects undertaken by the County Government of Kirinyaga since 2013.

v.) The Senator for Murang’a County (Sen. Joe Nyutu, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources regarding the ongoing tree harvesting activities within the Aberdare forest ecosystem.

vi.) The Senator for Kisumu County (Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare regarding the increasing number of university and college graduates entering the labour market in Kisumu County without corresponding employment opportunities.

b) Statement pursuant to Standing Order 57 (1)

The Senate Majority Leader to issue a statement on the business of the Senate for the week commencing Tuesday, 4th August, 2026.

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NOTICE PAPER

Tentative Business for

Tuesday, August 04, 2026

(Published pursuant to Standing Order 43 (1)

It is notified that the Senate Business Committee has approved the following tentative business to appear in the Order Paper for Tuesday, August 04, 2026.

A. BILLS FOR SECOND READING

*THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT)

BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 49 OF 2023)

(Sen. Lenku Ole Kanar Seki, MP)

ii.

*THE LIVESTOCK PROTECTION AND SUSTAINABILITY BILL (SENATE

BILLS NO. 32 OF 2024)

(Sen. (Dr.) Lelegwe Ltumbesi, MP)

iii.

***THE

KENYA

HEALTH

PRODUCTS

AND

TECHNOLOGIES

REGULATORY AUTHORITY BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 54 OF

2022) (The Senate Majority Leader)

B. BILLS AT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

*THE SEEDS AND PLANT VARIETIES (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE

BILLS NO. 4 OF 2025)

(Sen. Ledama Olekina, MP)

ii.

***THE CULTURE BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 12 OF 2024)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

iii.

***THE

COMMUNITY

HEALTH

PROMOTERS

BILL

(NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 53 OF 2022)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

C. MOTIONS

REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL SECURITY,

DEFENCE AND FOREIGN RELATIONS ON SESSIONAL PAPER NO.1 OF

2025 ON THE FOREIGN POLICY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA

(The Chairperson, Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations)

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ii.

REPORT OF THE LIAISON COMMITTEE ON THE ACTIVITIES AND

OPERATIONS OF SELECT COMMITTEES DURING THE THIRD SESSION

(2024) (The Chairperson, Liaison Committee)

iii.

REPORT OF THE LIAISON COMMITTEE ON THE ACTIVITIES AND

OPERATIONS OF SELECT COMMITTEES DURING THE FOURTH

SESSION (2025)

(The Chairperson, Liaison Committee)

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